tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-07-26T00:01:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/11-billion-boost-to-improve-local-recycling-services-across-england 2025-07-26T00:01:02+01:00 £1.1 billion boost to improve local recycling services across England Money from packaging reforms to fund better recycling collections and cut costs for taxpayers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 2025-07-25T17:49:54+01:00 Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-india-trade-deal-minister-of-state-for-trade-policy-and-economic-securitys-request-for-trade-and-agriculture-commission-advice 2025-07-25T17:23:37+01:00 UK-India Trade Deal: Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security's request for Trade and Agriculture Commission advice Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security's request for Trade and Agriculture Commission advice on the UK-India CETA. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/uk-india-fta-minister-of-state-for-trade-policy-and-economic-securitys-request-for-food-standards-agency-and-food-standards-scotland-advice 2025-07-25T17:23:31+01:00 UK-India FTA: Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security's request for Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland advice Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security's request for Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland advice on the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-men-prosecuted-for-dumping-waste-in-village 2025-07-25T15:12:41+01:00 Two men prosecuted for dumping waste in village Muddy tracks led to nearby house where excavation work had taken place. Environment Agency prosecution resulted in fines and costs totalling £6,400. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-2025-closed-following-strong-demand 2025-07-25T00:00:00+01:00 Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 2025 closed following strong demand The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) closes following high demand and interest from across the seafood and marine sectors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-opens-on-angus-fire-permit-application 2025-07-24T16:51:53+01:00 Consultation opens on Angus Fire permit application Angus Fire Limited has applied to the Environment Agency to vary its environmental permit to reduce chemical contamination on its site at High Bentham. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-announcements 2025-07-24T16:42:23+01:00 Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging announcements 2025 base fees, fee modulation policy statement, regulatory position statement and interim strategy available. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/peak-district-ravine-woodlands-restored-with-84000-trees 2025-07-24T16:28:37+01:00 Peak District Ravine Woodlands Restored with 84,000 Trees Over 84,000 native trees have been planted across the Peak District Dales to combat ash dieback disease. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-flood-warning-service-rolled-out-across-greater-manchester 2025-07-24T15:20:32+01:00 New flood warning service rolled out across Greater Manchester Flood warning service expanded to provide early warning of flooding to communities in Cheadle, Stockport and Platt Bridge. Residents can register for free. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cumbria-project-named-finalist-in-global-river-restoration-awards 2025-07-24T11:22:39+01:00 Cumbria project named finalist in global river restoration awards Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme selected as finalist in the Thiess International Riverprize Awards. Winner announced in Brisbane in September. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/holidaymakers-heading-to-europe-urged-to-help-protect-british-farmers-by-not-bringing-back-meat-and-dairy-products 2025-07-24T09:32:49+01:00 Holidaymakers heading to Europe urged to help protect British farmers by not bringing back meat and dairy products Call for holidaymakers to follow rules introduced to help protect farmers from Foot and Mouth tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-inspectorates-business-plan-for-2025-2026-published 2025-07-24T09:30:08+01:00 Planning Inspectorate’s Business Plan for 2025-2026 published The 2025/26 Business Plan sets out the priorities we believe are critical to addressing the main challenges of the day tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovative-projects-given-go-ahead-by-mmo 2025-07-23T15:50:35+01:00 Innovative projects given go ahead by MMO The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Marine Licensing team grants marine licences to protect and enhance England's marine environment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/outbreaks-of-koi-herpesvirus-khv-disease-in-2025 2025-07-23T15:35:13+01:00 Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2025 The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/byers-gill-solar-development-consent-decision-announced 2025-07-23T14:52:17+01:00 Byers Gill Solar development consent decision announced The Byers Gill Solar application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flood-warning-service-improved-to-better-protect-lincolnshire 2025-07-23T13:39:35+01:00 Flood warning service improved to better protect Lincolnshire The Environment Agency makes changes to Flood Warning Service to reach 850 more residents and improve accuracy in Grantham, Boston, Lincoln and Market Rasen. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/packuk-senior-team-update 2025-07-23T12:59:37+01:00 PackUK senior team update We are delighted to announce the appointment of the permanent Chief Executive and Chief Strategy Officers for PackUK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-survey-shows-just-27-of-all-waste-crime-incidents-reported 2025-07-23T09:18:04+01:00 New survey shows just 27% of all waste crime incidents reported Environment Agency publishes results of National Waste Crime Survey 2025, showing almost three quarters of all waste crimes go unreported tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/households-given-freedom-and-choice-with-more-ways-to-cut-energy-bills 2025-07-23T00:00:00+01:00 Households given freedom and choice with more ways to cut energy bills Government sets out plans for a more flexible electricity system, helping working families save on their bills.